Robert D. Martin

Nashville, TN


Robert D. Martin

Nashville, TN


For nearly a decade, Robert has represented businesses and individuals in general litigation and employment matters across state and federal courts. Prior to joining MGC, Robert practiced employment litigation with two Nashville firms. While studying at Belmont University College of Law, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Belmont Law Review and competed on the college's nationally-ranked Mock Trial Team. Robert was also a legal intern with a company focused on inmate healthcare, a law clerk with the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee and a judicial extern with Justice Jeffrey S. Bivins of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Through these experiences, he has found the importance of "resolving clients' disputes efficiently rather than punitively" in order to get timely and substantial resolutions.

In his personal time, Robert enjoys going to the movies or the symphony, being a sci-fi enthusiast and rooting for various sports teams (the Nashville Predators, Atlanta Braves, UT, Michigan State and the Dallas Cowboys, to name a few). Outside of the office, you may find him spending time with his family, coaching his daughter's softball team or playing with their dog, Sam.

Practice Areas


Commercial & Business Litigation

Construction Litigation

Employment

Litigation

Premises Liability

Curriculum Vitae


Education (2)
  • Belmont University College of Law (JD)
  • Belmont University (BS)
Professional Memberships (2)
  • Nashville Bar Association (Co-Chair, Employment Law and Civil Rights Committee)
  • Tennessee Bar Association
Bar Admissions (1)
  • Tennessee (2015)
Awards (1)
  • Tennessee Super Lawyers Rising Star (2018-2023)
Publications (2)
  • Puppy Warranties and Lemon laws
    Nashville Bar Journal (June/July 2018 Issue)
  • All You Need is Love (and a Good Lawyer)
    Nashville Bar Journal (June/July 2017 Issue)
Presentations (7)
  • Attorneys’ Fees Awards under Tennessee Employment Statutes
    CLE (February 2022)
  • Don’t store your millions at the office: A look at Die Hard’s Failed Holiday Party
    CLE, Nashville Bar Association (December 2022)
  • Risk Management in Employment Practices
    Presentation to Williamson College Business Law Clas (September 2019)
  • The Dos and Don’ts (but mostly Don’ts) of Holiday Parties as Illustrated by Michael Scott
    CLE, Nashville Bar Association (December 2021)
  • The Modern Employee Manual
    Presentation to NTCA Legal Seminar (November 2017)
  • Tort(e)s and Contract Issues in a Wedding Setting
    CLE, Tennessee Bar Association (2017)
  • Wage and Hour Hot Topic Roundtable
    CLE Moderator, Nashville Bar Association (August 2021)
Community Involvements (1)
  • Book'em (Board Member, Former Secretary)